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Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Holy Family Elementary School, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays

We invite you to attend our annual Chili Supper &amp; Bazaar! Come join us for a delicious meal of chili, hot chicken sandwiches on homemade buns, relishes, and desserts (there are sugar-free options).&nbsp;Meal tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 4-12). Children 3 and under eat free! The food line will cut off at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;Mailers were sent out through all of our Heartland Parishes, and you can buy tickets at the door. All are welcome! Our drive-thru pick-up option was such a hit, that we’re bringing it back again on the South side of the school building! If mailing in ticket orders, please send in by Monday, January 22.

We have a thrilling Silent Auction &amp; Raffle taking place in the school gym. As always, we have some exciting raffle items this year, including a Halo Pizza Oven, $500 or $1,000 cash, a Dell Latitude Notebook, a Nintendo Switch Lite, bikes, Beats headphones, an electric scooter, gift certificates and memberships galore! Our Silent Auction is always full of some great gift baskets to bid on, and everything from toys to electronics to activities and anything in between!

The games are BACK! We have a large variety of games for children to play which will be in the Activity Center! Bingo will be offered in the PK-4 classroom, including some great prizes for the lucky winners, both children and adults alike!

The Book Fair will be running in the Library, so be sure to send your young readers down to browse some great books &amp; educational items for sale! All proceeds go to the librarian for new books for the school!All meal tickets, raffle tickets, and general donations for the chili supper go straight into our school's operating account, so your support makes a tremendous difference to HFE!! We hope to see you come out that day and enjoy the fellowship and fun we have to offer our community!

Thank you for your ongoing support of Catholic education in our community!

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Holy Family Elementary plans Annual Chili Supper & Bazaar

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/12/24

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Q: Why wouldn’t they let the butterfly into the dance? A: Because it was a mothball

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/11/24

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By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

WAKEENEY — A couple in WaKeeney has turned a crumbling nursing home into a beautiful Airbnb with a coffee bar, and bar and grill.

The former nursing home,&nbsp;320 South Ave., WaKeeney, was built in 1970 and closed in 2017. The inn is conveniently located right off Interstate 70 at the west WaKeeney exit

David and Tami Green, partners in the business, said the building was in very poor repair when they and a partner bought the property.&nbsp;

Pipes had frozen and burst in the building, ruining the ceiling. The original hospital tile was also still in place.

What guests will find today is nothing reminiscent of the building's past. The couple aimed for an 1860s Western feel. The tile was taken up, and the floors were refinished. David estimated they removed 15,000 tiles from the building.

Tami used antiques and thrifted furniture to decorate the rooms. One room has a sink stand made from an old, solid-wood school desk. 

They used wood from an old gym floor on one of the suite's walls.

"If you purchase things new, things are so high," David said.

The Morning Rose coffee shop's condiment table is an antique pie safe. The safe still contained old deeds from a former owner, and Leann Dexter thought it best to leave the historical documents where they were.

The tea and water canisters are set on an antique kerosene stove, which still has its original glass fuel bottle.

The Greens took mahogany doors from the building to construct the bar in Rosie's Bar and Grill. The back of the bar includes a lighted mirror framed by ornately carved wood. Tami said they wanted to give the restaurant the feel of an 1860s gentleman's club.&nbsp;

The Prairie Rose Inn opened in December with 16 rooms. This includes singles with queen beds, doubles and larger family suites with three queen beds.

The owners remodeled the physical therapy room into a suite with a kitchenette.

The names of the rooms were all taken from towns that once existed in Trego County.

Leann Dexter manages the Morning Rose coffee shop at the inn. Dexter is a transplant to Trego County, but she said she loves the community.

She grew up on a guest ranch, and that's where she picked up her cooking skills.

The shop offers espresso and associated drinks as well as homemade breakfast seven days a week.

From 6 to 7 a.m., the shop offers coffee and pastries. From 7 until close at about 11 a.m., breakfast is served. The shop opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday but closes later on those days.

The coffee shop even opened on Christmas and was packed, Dexter said.

She said her from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, made with half and half, has been a hit. She also makes a German breakfast casserole with sausage, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, crepes, and waffles in addition to standard breakfasts like bacon and eggs.

"[I do] pretty much anything and everything," she said. "If someone wants something special, I say OK. ... I don't do oatmeal."

She runs regular specials, especially on holidays and Sundays.

There's limited seating in the coffee bar, but ample table seating in the adjacent lobby.

"I think it is nice that we can do something like this for the community," Dexter said. "The people here have been so wonderful."

Rosie's Bar and Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The grill will offer appetizers as well as chicken-fried chicken, hamburgers, steak sandwiches plus a daily home-cooked meal special such as lasagna.

The inn has a small conference room that could also be used for meals for larger families. There is also outdoor patio seating with an additional bar.

Rosie's offers full bar service with a selection of beers on tap. A selection of Shiloh Vineyard wine, based in Trego County, also will be offered.

The inn also has a laundry facility open to guests. The public dog park is across the street, as well as a<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/db7a80a1-cc4c-4370-ad64-8749848b4c75">n out-of-service F-14 Tomcat that is on loan to the city.</a>

"We are trying to get people to come to WaKeeney and stay as a destination," Tami said. "That was one of our main goals."

Single rooms cost $100 per night to $160 for suites.

You can book through <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">Airbnb</a>. The inn's website is still under construction, but you should be able to book direct through that site once it's up.

You can follow Prairie Rose Inn on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093959709405"> Facebook.</a>&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Rosie's Bar and Grill in the newly opened Prairie Rose Inn in WaKeeney. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostWAKEENEY — A couple in WaKeeney has turned a crumbling nursing home into a beautiful Airbnb with a coffee bar, and bar and grill.The former nursing home,&nbsp;320 South Ave., WaKeeney, was built in 1970 and closed in 2017. The inn is conveniently located right off Interstate 70 at the west WaKeeney exitDavid and Tami Green, partners in the business, said the building was in very poor repair when they and a partner bought the property.&nbsp;Pipes had frozen and burst in the building, ruining the ceiling. The original hospital tile was also still in place.What guests will find today is nothing reminiscent of the building's past. The couple aimed for an 1860s Western feel. The tile was taken up, and the floors were refinished. David estimated they removed 15,000 tiles from the building.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704484295919.jpeg" alt="Rooms at the Prairie Rose Inn can be booked on Airbnb for between $100 and $160 per night, depending on the size of the room. Each room is named for a town that was once in Trego County. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Rooms at the Prairie Rose Inn can be booked on Airbnb for between $100 and $160 per night, depending on the size of the room. Each room is named for a town that was once in Trego County. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Tami used antiques and thrifted furniture to decorate the rooms. One room has a sink stand made from an old, solid-wood school desk. They used wood from an old gym floor on one of the suite's walls."If you purchase things new, things are so high," David said.The Morning Rose coffee shop's condiment table is an antique pie safe. The safe still contained old deeds from a former owner, and Leann Dexter thought it best to leave the historical documents where they were.The tea and water canisters are set on an antique kerosene stove, which still has its original glass fuel bottle.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704484659970.jpeg" alt="Many furnishings in the Prairie Rose Inn are thrifted, donated or antiques. This is a three-queen-bed suite that once was the former nursing home's physical therapy room. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Many furnishings in the Prairie Rose Inn are thrifted, donated or antiques. This is a three-queen-bed suite that once was the former nursing home's physical therapy room. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The Greens took mahogany doors from the building to construct the bar in Rosie's Bar and Grill. The back of the bar includes a lighted mirror framed by ornately carved wood. Tami said they wanted to give the restaurant the feel of an 1860s gentleman's club.&nbsp;The Prairie Rose Inn opened in December with 16 rooms. This includes singles with queen beds, doubles and larger family suites with three queen beds.The owners remodeled the physical therapy room into a suite with a kitchenette.The names of the rooms were all taken from towns that once existed in Trego County.Leann Dexter manages the Morning Rose coffee shop at the inn. Dexter is a transplant to Trego County, but she said she loves the community.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704484876770.jpeg" alt="The Morning Rose coffee shop is an expresso bar that makes made-from scratch breakfast, including biscuits and gravy, crepes, and French toast. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The Morning Rose coffee shop is an expresso bar that makes made-from scratch breakfast, including biscuits and gravy, crepes, and French toast. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>She grew up on a guest ranch, and that's where she picked up her cooking skills.The shop offers espresso and associated drinks as well as homemade breakfast seven days a week.From 6 to 7 a.m., the shop offers coffee and pastries. From 7 until close at about 11 a.m., breakfast is served. The shop opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday but closes later on those days.The coffee shop even opened on Christmas and was packed, Dexter said.She said her from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, made with half and half, has been a hit. She also makes a German breakfast casserole with sausage, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, crepes, and waffles in addition to standard breakfasts like bacon and eggs."[I do] pretty much anything and everything," she said. "If someone wants something special, I say OK. ... I don't do oatmeal."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704485018389.jpeg" alt="Prairie Rose Inn is located off of the west WaKeeney exit at&nbsp;320 South Ave. in WaKeeney.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Prairie Rose Inn is located off of the west WaKeeney exit at&nbsp;320 South Ave. in WaKeeney.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>She runs regular specials, especially on holidays and Sundays.There's limited seating in the coffee bar, but ample table seating in the adjacent lobby."I think it is nice that we can do something like this for the community," Dexter said. "The people here have been so wonderful."Rosie's Bar and Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The grill will offer appetizers as well as chicken-fried chicken, hamburgers, steak sandwiches plus a daily home-cooked meal special such as lasagna.The inn has a small conference room that could also be used for meals for larger families. There is also outdoor patio seating with an additional bar.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704485139820.jpeg" alt="Rosie's Bar and Grill inside the Prairie Rose Inn in Wakeeney has outdoor seating, including an outdoor bar, which can be opened in the summer. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Rosie's Bar and Grill inside the Prairie Rose Inn in Wakeeney has outdoor seating, including an outdoor bar, which can be opened in the summer. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Rosie's offers full bar service with a selection of beers on tap. A selection of Shiloh Vineyard wine, based in Trego County, also will be offered.The inn also has a laundry facility open to guests. The public dog park is across the street, as well as a<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/db7a80a1-cc4c-4370-ad64-8749848b4c75">n out-of-service F-14 Tomcat that is on loan to the city.</a>"We are trying to get people to come to WaKeeney and stay as a destination," Tami said. "That was one of our main goals."Single rooms cost $100 per night to $160 for suites.You can book through <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">Airbnb</a>. The inn's website is still under construction, but you should be able to book direct through that site once it's up.You can follow Prairie Rose Inn on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093959709405"> Facebook.</a>&nbsp;

WaKeeney partners create western-style Prairie Rose Inn, coffee shop, bar from former nursing home

Q: How do you cut a wave in half? A: Using a sea saw.

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/10/24

By Karissa Winkel Cottonwood Extension District

Asking this question can reduce the risk of cancer for the whole family:

Radon is a radioactive, colorless, and odorless gas that occurs naturally in soil. Outdoors, radon levels are low because they are diluted. However, in our homes, radon levels can build up and increase our risk of developing lung cancer. Radon enters our homes from the soil through cracks in concrete floors and walls, floor drains, sump pits, etc. If the concentration of radon is increased, your family may be at risk.

The Surgeon General warns that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking, and it is the #1 cause of lung cancer in Kansas for nonsmokers. When you breathe in radon, it gets trapped in your lung tissue and gives off radiation that damages cells. Over time, this compound effect can cause lung cancer.

Homes with high radon levels have been found in every state, and radon levels can vary greatly in each home. In fact, your neighbor’s level can be very different from your own home’s level. According to the KDHE Kansas radon map, the average radon level is at least 4.6 pCi/ L which leads to 1 in 4 Kansas homes having high radon levels. Barton and Ellis Counties are both in the red with averages of 4.0 pCi/L or more.

The good news is that testing your home for radon is simple and affordable. Short-term radon kits are available in both the Hays and Great Bend extension offices for $7.50 or you can order online from Kansas State University at:<a href="https://sosradon.org/purchase-kits"> https://sosradon.org/purchase-kits</a>

The cost of a kit is a small price to pay for the peace of mind to ensure your home has safe radon levels. Get your kit in Hays at 601 Main St. or in Great Bend at 3007 10th St.

Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By Karissa Winkel Cottonwood Extension DistrictAsking this question can reduce the risk of cancer for the whole family:“Have I tested our home for radon?”Radon is a radioactive, colorless, and odorless gas that occurs naturally in soil. Outdoors, radon levels are low because they are diluted. However, in our homes, radon levels can build up and increase our risk of developing lung cancer. Radon enters our homes from the soil through cracks in concrete floors and walls, floor drains, sump pits, etc. If the concentration of radon is increased, your family may be at risk.The Surgeon General warns that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking, and it is the #1 cause of lung cancer in Kansas for nonsmokers. When you breathe in radon, it gets trapped in your lung tissue and gives off radiation that damages cells. Over time, this compound effect can cause lung cancer.Homes with high radon levels have been found in every state, and radon levels can vary greatly in each home. In fact, your neighbor’s level can be very different from your own home’s level. According to the KDHE Kansas radon map, the average radon level is at least 4.6 pCi/ L which leads to 1 in 4 Kansas homes having high radon levels. Barton and Ellis Counties are both in the red with averages of 4.0 pCi/L or more.The good news is that testing your home for radon is simple and affordable. Short-term radon kits are available in both the Hays and Great Bend extension offices for $7.50 or you can order online from Kansas State University at:<a href="https://sosradon.org/purchase-kits"> https://sosradon.org/purchase-kits</a>The cost of a kit is a small price to pay for the peace of mind to ensure your home has safe radon levels. Get your kit in Hays at 601 Main St. or in Great Bend at 3007 10th St.Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu.&nbsp;

WINKEL: Kansas Radon Action Month

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Where do snowmen keep their savings? In the snow bank.

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/09/24

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Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honeycombs.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/08/24

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On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kan. 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=br6zm-1541579-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kan. 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes.

🎤Forward Ever: Kan. 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes

A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This kid is not so bright. Watch while I prove it to you.”

The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, son?”

The boy takes the quarters and leaves the dollar.

“What did I tell you?” said the barber. “That kid never learns!”

Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store and says, “Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?”

The boy licked his cone and replied, “Because the day I take the dollar, the game’s over!”

A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This kid is not so bright. Watch while I prove it to you.”The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, son?”The boy takes the quarters and leaves the dollar.“What did I tell you?” said the barber. “That kid never learns!”Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store and says, “Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?”The boy licked his cone and replied, “Because the day I take the dollar, the game’s over!”Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/05/24

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

After an absence of two years, Hays' band Dangerously Biased makes a comeback.

The Hays-based band is set to make their return Jan. 13 at Rose Garden Banquet Hall &amp; Catering, 2350 E. Eighth St.

Dangerously Biased &amp; Friends at Rose Garden Hall will feature Aether, Thunderbird Hotel,&nbsp;Tree Kitty and Black Cat J.

Bassist and vocalist for Dangerously Biased, Matt Isley, has been playing music since he was in high school.

He performed with different bands before working alongside drummer and vocalist for Dangerously Biased, Sutton Thompson.

Isley and Thompson performed two shows every weekend for months in 2021 before taking a break lasting over two years.

"We were ready to work on other aspects of our lives,"Isley said.

Thompson has since moved to Wichita, providing a challenge for the two-piece rock band to practice.

"It'll be every couple of weeks when we meet up and practice for an hour or two," Isley said.

After discussing the idea of organizing a concert with Aether and Thunderbird's guitarist, Hugo Hernandez, Isley felt inspired to re-enter the music scene.

"That conversation was an opportunity to set a goal and try to make something happen," Isley said.

Songs that Dangerously Biased will perform at the concert include "Whisper," "Jailbreak Maria Ross," "Same As I Once Was" and "I Saw It All."

"We play modern rock. It's not really heavy music but rock music with palatable vocals," Iskey said.

Iskey said he expects a big turnout and is excited yet nervous at the same time.

"It does help that it's a Hays show, and we know mostly everyone involved," he said. "It will be fun to reconnect with the scene after such a hiatus."

Future projects are in the works for Dangerously Biased who will remain in the music scene following their return.

"We have music that hasn't been recorded yet and music that is currently being written. It's a work in progress," Isley said.

You can follow Dangerously Biased on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dangerouslybiased">Facebook</a>.

Guitarist Hugo Hernandez performs with Aether and Thunderbird Hotel, both out of Dodge City.

Hernandez was originally part of a band with Orlando Galvan, who serves as the vocalist for Aether and Thunderbird Hotel, before the band disbanded.

"Orlando and I have been friends for a long time," he said. "We used to be in a band called Guns on Mars, but eventually they broke up, and we wanted to keep doing music."

The two would start a band together, Aether, enlisting bassist Chris Clark and drummer Alex Rodriguez.

"Aether is my main project. We're a hard rock band with a more modern mainstream radio rock like&nbsp;Chevelle or&nbsp;Deftones," Hernandez said.

The four-man band will be performing original song titles such as "Blue Pill," "Cheat Code" and "Make Me."

You can follow Aether on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aetherdc">Facebook</a>.

Thunderbird Hotel is Hernandez's second band, which he started with his brother, Alonso Carranza and drummer Dwight Imel.

"Alonso wanted to play and get involved in the music scene," Hernandez said. "We got him a bass, and we started writing music together."

Initially meant to be a three-man band, Thunderbird Hotel would introduce Galvan as their vocalist.

"Thunderbird is a mesh of other bands because we all play in different bands," Hernandez said.&nbsp;

Songs that Thunderbird will be performing include "Thin, "Queen of the Radio" and "Complacent."

"'Complacent'&nbsp;is more of a laid-back alternative jam Orlando wrote," Hernandez said. "It was originally an acoustic song, but we decided to make it a band song, and it came together really nicely."

Hernandez said both bands continue to practice and are confident about their upcoming show.

"We're feeling pretty good about it. We're getting in a couple more rehearsals, so we're as tight as we can be when performing," he said.

You can follow Thunderbird Hotel on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thunderbirdhotel">Facebook</a>.

Tree Kitty is the second band performing that is based in Hays.

Guitarist and vocalist Ryne Timken proposed the idea of creating a band with Ian Lewicki and Zach Martin as he was set to perform at an upcoming show in 2018.

"He asked the rest of us if we wanted to be in a band so he didn't have to do the gig alone, and it took off from there," Martin said.

Lewicki serves as the bassist and vocalist for Tree Kitty, while Martin takes on the role of the drummer.

Martin has been in the music scene since the fall of 2012, playing in various bands and maintaining his involvement in different musical projects.

"Over the last five years, I've filled in for four to five bands as the drummer," he said. "I'm currently active in two bands, Tree Kitty and another band called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Billyfromkansas">Billy</a>."

Martin said that he would characterize Tree Kitty Music as not adhering to any specific style.

"It usually comes out in more punk fashion or psychedelic experimental," he said.

The trio will be performing songs such as "Comatose," "Creamy &amp; Delicious" and "Millville."

The group is determined to achieve the goals they've set for themselves in the new year following months of being less active than usual.

"We're trying to write more and get new material out because we've been playing the same stuff for the last couple of years," Martin said. "We want to start working on getting another album out by the end of the year."

You can follow Tree Kitty on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TreeKittyBand">Facebook</a>.

Black Cat J is a band based in Wichita featuring Johnny Gamero as the only member who entered the music scene at 15 years old.

Gamero went through three different bands with various members before forming his own due to time restraints.

"I got tired of having to figure out people's schedules so I decided to be a one-man band," he said.

Gamero drew inspiration from other solo performers, admiring their capacity to deliver performances independently.

"Being in a union and seeing how other people do it all by themselves is impressive to me so I decided to try it out," he said.

Black Cat J's music is similar to '50s and '60s music with the influence of punk rock and horror.

"I love horror movies so I like to base my work off the horror genre," Gamero said.

Through his multitasking abilities, Gamero will perform songs such as "Witch's Cell" and "Vampirine Sk8ers."

"I play the drums with my feet while also playing the guitar and singing," he said. "It's really easy to get the band members together because it's just me."

Having experienced the demands of being a one-man band, Gamero recognizes the challenges that come with it and has joined another band called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555011429008">Ghost Town Strays</a>.

"I finally got some people that want to be in a band with me," Gamero said. "I'm excited to be in a full band again and have two projects."

The concert begins at 7 p.m. as Black Cat J is scheduled to go first followed by Tree Kitty, Thunderbird Hotel, Aether and Dangerously Biased as the finale.

Dangerously Biased &amp; Friends at Rose Garden also celebrates the 40th birthday of Marshal Anderson, event planner and longtime friend of several band members who will be part of the performance.

Attendees of all ages are invited for a fee of $10, excluding those aged 12 years and younger. Food and beverages will be available.

Dangerously Biased and Thunderbird Hotel will perform in Dodge City on Feb. 3 alongside other local bands. For more information, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/882035066911501">here</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703880915741.jpeg" alt="Dangerously Biased featuring&nbsp;Matt Isley (left) and&nbsp;Sutton Thompson (right). Photo by HarrisonHale Photography." />
 <figcaption>Dangerously Biased featuring&nbsp;Matt Isley (left) and&nbsp;Sutton Thompson (right). Photo by HarrisonHale Photography.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostAfter an absence of two years, Hays' band Dangerously Biased makes a comeback.The Hays-based band is set to make their return Jan. 13 at Rose Garden Banquet Hall &amp; Catering, 2350 E. Eighth St.Dangerously Biased &amp; Friends at Rose Garden Hall will feature Aether, Thunderbird Hotel,&nbsp;Tree Kitty and Black Cat J.Bassist and vocalist for Dangerously Biased, Matt Isley, has been playing music since he was in high school.He performed with different bands before working alongside drummer and vocalist for Dangerously Biased, Sutton Thompson.Isley and Thompson performed two shows every weekend for months in 2021 before taking a break lasting over two years."We were ready to work on other aspects of our lives,"Isley said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704227453855.jpeg" alt="Dangerously Biased band members Sutton Thompson (left) and Matt Isley (right). Courtesy Photo." />
 <figcaption>Dangerously Biased band members Sutton Thompson (left) and Matt Isley (right). Courtesy Photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>Thompson has since moved to Wichita, providing a challenge for the two-piece rock band to practice."It'll be every couple of weeks when we meet up and practice for an hour or two," Isley said.After discussing the idea of organizing a concert with Aether and Thunderbird's guitarist, Hugo Hernandez, Isley felt inspired to re-enter the music scene."That conversation was an opportunity to set a goal and try to make something happen," Isley said.Songs that Dangerously Biased will perform at the concert include "Whisper," "Jailbreak Maria Ross," "Same As I Once Was" and "I Saw It All.""We play modern rock. It's not really heavy music but rock music with palatable vocals," Iskey said.Iskey said he expects a big turnout and is excited yet nervous at the same time."It does help that it's a Hays show, and we know mostly everyone involved," he said. "It will be fun to reconnect with the scene after such a hiatus." Future projects are in the works for Dangerously Biased who will remain in the music scene following their return."We have music that hasn't been recorded yet and music that is currently being written. It's a work in progress," Isley said.You can follow Dangerously Biased on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dangerouslybiased">Facebook</a>.<h2>Aether and Thunderbird Hotel</h2>Guitarist Hugo Hernandez performs with Aether and Thunderbird Hotel, both out of Dodge City.Hernandez was originally part of a band with Orlando Galvan, who serves as the vocalist for Aether and Thunderbird Hotel, before the band disbanded."Orlando and I have been friends for a long time," he said. "We used to be in a band called Guns on Mars, but eventually they broke up, and we wanted to keep doing music."The two would start a band together, Aether, enlisting bassist Chris Clark and drummer Alex Rodriguez.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704225676408.jpeg" alt="Aether featuring Chris Clark, Alex Rodriguez, Orlando Galvan and Hugo Hernandez (left to right). Photo By Mira 3 Photography. " />
 <figcaption>Aether featuring Chris Clark, Alex Rodriguez, Orlando Galvan and Hugo Hernandez (left to right). Photo By Mira 3 Photography. </figcaption>
 </figure>"Aether is my main project. We're a hard rock band with a more modern mainstream radio rock like&nbsp;Chevelle or&nbsp;Deftones," Hernandez said.The four-man band will be performing original song titles such as "Blue Pill," "Cheat Code" and "Make Me."You can follow Aether on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aetherdc">Facebook</a>.Thunderbird Hotel is Hernandez's second band, which he started with his brother, Alonso Carranza and drummer Dwight Imel."Alonso wanted to play and get involved in the music scene," Hernandez said. "We got him a bass, and we started writing music together."Initially meant to be a three-man band, Thunderbird Hotel would introduce Galvan as their vocalist.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704235191196.jpeg" alt="Thunderbird Hotel featuring Orlando Galvan, Alonso Carranza, Hugo Hernandez and Dwight Imel (left to right). Photo by Visual Voice Artistry." />
 <figcaption>Thunderbird Hotel featuring Orlando Galvan, Alonso Carranza, Hugo Hernandez and Dwight Imel (left to right). Photo by Visual Voice Artistry.</figcaption>
 </figure>"Thunderbird is a mesh of other bands because we all play in different bands," Hernandez said.&nbsp;Songs that Thunderbird will be performing include "Thin, "Queen of the Radio" and "Complacent.""'Complacent'&nbsp;is more of a laid-back alternative jam Orlando wrote," Hernandez said. "It was originally an acoustic song, but we decided to make it a band song, and it came together really nicely."Hernandez said both bands continue to practice and are confident about their upcoming show."We're feeling pretty good about it. We're getting in a couple more rehearsals, so we're as tight as we can be when performing," he said.You can follow Thunderbird Hotel on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thunderbirdhotel">Facebook</a>.<h2>Tree Kitty</h2>Tree Kitty is the second band performing that is based in Hays.Guitarist and vocalist Ryne Timken proposed the idea of creating a band with Ian Lewicki and Zach Martin as he was set to perform at an upcoming show in 2018."He asked the rest of us if we wanted to be in a band so he didn't have to do the gig alone, and it took off from there," Martin said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704397099195.jpeg" alt="Tree Kitty featuring Zach Martin,&nbsp;Ian Lewicki and Ryne Timken (left to right). Photo by O'Live Greendreams." />
 <figcaption>Tree Kitty featuring Zach Martin,&nbsp;Ian Lewicki and Ryne Timken (left to right). Photo by O'Live Greendreams.</figcaption>
 </figure>Lewicki serves as the bassist and vocalist for Tree Kitty, while Martin takes on the role of the drummer.Martin has been in the music scene since the fall of 2012, playing in various bands and maintaining his involvement in different musical projects."Over the last five years, I've filled in for four to five bands as the drummer," he said. "I'm currently active in two bands, Tree Kitty and another band called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Billyfromkansas">Billy</a>."Martin said that he would characterize Tree Kitty Music as not adhering to any specific style."It usually comes out in more punk fashion or psychedelic experimental," he said.The trio will be performing songs such as "Comatose," "Creamy &amp; Delicious" and "Millville."The group is determined to achieve the goals they've set for themselves in the new year following months of being less active than usual."We're trying to write more and get new material out because we've been playing the same stuff for the last couple of years," Martin said. "We want to start working on getting another album out by the end of the year."You can follow Tree Kitty on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TreeKittyBand">Facebook</a>.<h2>Black Cat J</h2>Black Cat J is a band based in Wichita featuring Johnny Gamero as the only member who entered the music scene at 15 years old.Gamero went through three different bands with various members before forming his own due to time restraints."I got tired of having to figure out people's schedules so I decided to be a one-man band," he said.Gamero drew inspiration from other solo performers, admiring their capacity to deliver performances independently."Being in a union and seeing how other people do it all by themselves is impressive to me so I decided to try it out," he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704399735007.jpeg" alt="Black Cat J featuring&nbsp;Johnny Gamero. Photo by Durty Boatz." />
 <figcaption>Black Cat J featuring&nbsp;Johnny Gamero. Photo by Durty Boatz.</figcaption>
 </figure>Black Cat J's music is similar to '50s and '60s music with the influence of punk rock and horror."I love horror movies so I like to base my work off the horror genre," Gamero said.Through his multitasking abilities, Gamero will perform songs such as "Witch's Cell" and "Vampirine Sk8ers.""I play the drums with my feet while also playing the guitar and singing," he said. "It's really easy to get the band members together because it's just me."Having experienced the demands of being a one-man band, Gamero recognizes the challenges that come with it and has joined another band called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555011429008">Ghost Town Strays</a>."I finally got some people that want to be in a band with me," Gamero said. "I'm excited to be in a full band again and have two projects."The concert begins at 7 p.m. as Black Cat J is scheduled to go first followed by Tree Kitty, Thunderbird Hotel, Aether and Dangerously Biased as the finale.Dangerously Biased &amp; Friends at Rose Garden also celebrates the 40th birthday of Marshal Anderson, event planner and longtime friend of several band members who will be part of the performance.Attendees of all ages are invited for a fee of $10, excluding those aged 12 years and younger. Food and beverages will be available.Dangerously Biased and Thunderbird Hotel will perform in Dodge City on Feb. 3 alongside other local bands. For more information, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/882035066911501">here</a>.

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